https://github.com/supatake/bangkok

awesome things to know when visiting Bangkok
https://github.com/supatake/bangkok

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awesome things to know when visiting Bangkok

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/supatake/bangkok
• Owner: supatake
• Created: 2017-10-25T18:55:01.000Z (about 7 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2017-10-25T18:58:33.000Z (about 7 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-08-04T10:01:15.814Z (6 months ago)
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• Forks: 2
• Open Issues: 1
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README

        
# awesome-bangkok [![Awesome](https://cdn.rawgit.com/sindresorhus/awesome/d7305f38d29fed78fa85652e3a63e154dd8e8829/media/badge.svg)](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome)

> inspired by the great [handbook for Singapore](https://github.com/rubysg/singapore) by [RubySG](http://ruby.sg/).

## Table of Contents

- [Meetups](#meetups)

- [Data SIM Card](#data-sim-card)

- [Power (Socket)](#power-socket)

- [Tipping](#tipping)

- [Communication](#communication)

- [Getting Around](#getting-around)

- [Coworking Space](#coworking-space)

- [Food](#food)

- [License](#license)

## Meetups

Check out [this comprehensive list on Quora](http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-best-startup-events-in-Bangkok-Thailand)

- [meetup.com/cities/th/bangkok](http://www.meetup.com/cities/th/bangkok/)

## Data SIM Card

Arriving at BKK airport in Bangkok, you have the best choice. The 3 major players have their flagship stores in the arrivals hall almost side by side. So you can check prices and compare promotions.

Main carriers:

- [AIS](http://www.ais.co.th/en/)

- [dtac](http://dtac.co.th) (DTAC is owned by Telenor both directly and indirectly, and both companies share the same logo)

- [TrueMove H](http://truemoveh.truecorp.co.th/?ln=en)

Checkout this extensive guide for all the carriers: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Thailand

## Power (Socket)

Type [A][type-a] / [B][type-b] / [C][type-c] / [F][type-f]

- Voltage: 220-240 V

- Frequency: 50 Hz

## Tipping

No need to tip, leave the coins if you want to get rid of them.

Most hospitality places (hotels, large restaurants etc.) include a *10% service charge* + *7% VAT*.

## Communication

The national language is Thai but you can use English to get your way around the city.

A list of common words can be found at [thai-language.com/ref/phrases](http://www.thai-language.com/ref/phrases)

## Getting Around

### Taxi

Use one of the following apps to ensure that the driver will follow the meter:

- [GrabTaxi](http://grabtaxi.com/bangkok-thailand/)

- [Uber](https://www.uber.com/cities/bangkok)

Many drivers will refuse to use the meter if during rush hour or if it’s raining. Usually best to try and hail a cab off the street and avoid ones that loiter around tourist spots.

## Coworking Space

- [the Hive Bangkok](http://thehive.co.th/)

- [HUBBA](http://hubbathailand.com/)

- [Glowfish](http://glowfishoffices.com/)

## Food

Please contribute content here.

## License

Released under the [MIT License](http://www.opensource.org/licenses/MIT).

[type-a]: http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeA.htm

[type-b]: http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeB.htm

[type-c]: http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeC.htm

[type-f]: http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeF.htm